Head of Mental Health

1 week ago


Singapore HealthServe Full time

**JOB PURPOSE**

The Head of Mental Health & Counselling Services (MHCS) is responsible for active leadership in the administration, planning, implementation and evaluation of HealthServe’s mental health services. These services fall under three key pillars — Mental Health & Wellness Education, Counselling, and 24-Hour Crisis Helpline.

Reporting to the Deputy Executive Director (Dy ED), the position involves supervision of professional and support staff, budget administration, formulation of department policies and procedures, as well as strategic planning in alignment with the organisation’s mission and vision.

**RESPONSIBILITIES**

Provide effective and appropriate mental health services to the migrant workers’ community by planning, organising and deploying counselling, training, and educational outreach programmes

Oversee daily operations and administration of the MHCS department

Provide supervision and guidance to team leads

Oversee staff and volunteers competency training and ensuring adequate manpower support for all programmes (Education and Crisis Helpline)

Identify emerging areas of mental health needs in the migrant workers’ community and provide strategic forward planning to address those needs

Identify operational risks and implement mitigation strategies

Liaise with stakeholders across public, private and social service agencies to promote and implement the MHCS programmes
- Timely reporting and updates to both internal and external stakeholders for ongoing programmes**COMPETENCIES/ SKILLS**

Organisational management and planning skills in utilising limited resources to achieve exponential reach and impact within the community

Self-starter and able to operate independently with mínimal supervision and guidance

Life-long learner — always curious and willing to further develop oneself

Creativity in exploring relevant resources to build competencies, as some areas of work are undeveloped in the migrant workers’ community
- Strong team player**REQUIREMENTS**

At least four (4) years of managerial experience

Bachelors’ level qualification in Social Work, Psychology or Counselling preferred

Experience in conducting and planning for training
- Passion for caring for the migrant workers’ community**To apply**:



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